Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa “Thami” Ntuli has retained his position after surviving a motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
The motion, debated in the provincial legislature, was disrupted by MK and EFF members who demanded a secret ballot, leading to chaotic scenes and scuffles with police, preventing a proper vote.
[BREAKING NEWS] Chaos breaks out in the KwaZulu-Natal legislature as MK Party’s motion of no confidence fails against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. pic.twitter.com/dHycTdVrQ8
— eNCA (@eNCA) December 15, 2025
Despite the disruptions, Ntuli’s position was supported through an open ballot by his party, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and provincial coalition partners — the ANC, DA, and NFP.
The motion, requiring 41 votes to succeed, fell short as the MK Party holds 37 seats and the EFF two.
[BREAKING NEWS] KZN Premier Thami Ntuli survives the motion of no confidence lodged against him by the MK Party. This follows the legislature speaker denying the MKP’s request for a secret ballot on Ntuli’s fate. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/cXduOGxhcz
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) December 15, 2025
The MK Party had accused Ntuli’s administration of poor performance, corruption, financial mismanagement, and misusing taxpayers’ money for a US trip for himself and his partner.
WATCH | KZN Premier Thami Ntuli says he was not worried about the motion of no confidence, noting it was brought by the MKP and supported by the EFF, who never backed the GPU. pic.twitter.com/Icdjdq1Pss
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 15, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
